1965 AC Aceca vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 118 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1965 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 604 kg more than 1965 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 BMW 118 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1965 AC Aceca | 2010 BMW 118 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | Aceca | 118 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 51 L |